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Title and Summary

Manager, Accounting (ESG Controllership)Overview
This role will be a member of Mastercard's Controllership function and will support the Director of ESG Controllership, Reporting in advancing the company's ESG reporting, regulatory compliance and controllership priorities. In this role, you will help execute key workstreams across sustainability reporting, ESG metrics, Workiva-enabled metrics collection and reporting, regulatory implementation, disclosure preparation and assurance readiness. You will work closely with Controllership, Corporate Sustainability, Legal, Regional Controllership teams, external assurance providers and other business partners to coordinate inputs, prepare documentation, analyze requirements, review metrics and support timely, accurate ESG reporting and accounting-related deliverables. The role is intended to provide strong execution and project support for global requirements such as CSRD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, California climate disclosures and ESG reporting regulations, while partnering with dedicated ESG internal controls and process teams.
Role
Coordinate and support implementation workstreams for global sustainability reporting requirements, including EU CSRD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, California climate disclosure requirements and other emerging regulatory frameworks
Execute ESG reporting roadmaps, governance activities, metrics and disclosures aligned with corporate strategy and evolving regulatory requirements
Support on climate and GHG reporting processes, including coordination with global and regional teams on emissions reporting, GHG Protocol considerations and applicable regulatory requirements
Support the preparation, review and analysis of ESG metrics and key performance indicators, including climate, environmental, social and governance data used for regulatory, statutory and voluntary reporting purposes
Leverage Workiva to support ESG metrics collection, workflow management, documentation, review processes and reporting outputs
Assist in evaluating ESG metric methodologies, calculation approaches, reporting boundaries, data definitions and key assumptions to support consistent, assurance-ready ESG disclosures
Prepare supporting materials and assist with the delivery of regulated and voluntary sustainability disclosures, including regional statutory reporting, corporate sustainability reporting and other external disclosure requirements
Develop and maintain supporting schedules, reporting packages, management review materials and disclosure support documentation used in regulatory and assurance processes
Coordinate with Controllership, Corporate Sustainability, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management and regional finance teams to gather inputs, track open items, validate supporting information and support high-quality documentation and review processes
Monitor emerging standards and disclosure trends and keep the ESG regulation tracker updated, support scoping and preparedness timelines for emerging regulations and educate stakeholders on impact to Mastercard
Support assurance activities by evaluating evidence sufficiency, coordinating responses to assurance procedures, identifying documentation gaps, tracking action items and escalating issues as appropriate
Identify and recommend opportunities to improve reporting processes, streamline documentation and enhance consistency across ESG and accounting deliverables, in partnership with the and relevant process owners
Partner with the ESG internal controls and processes team by providing ESG reporting subject matter input, supporting documentation requests and helping align control activities with regulatory and disclosure requirements
Support ESG data governance efforts led by the ESG internal controls and processes team by contributing reporting context, helping clarify data definitions, and assisting with evidence and handoff documentation needed for assurance-ready reporting
All About You
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, sustainability, environmental management or a related field; CPA or relevant professional certification preferred
Experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporation accounting, controllership, reporting, compliance, ESG reporting or internal controls function
Strong controllership mindset with experience supporting governance, process documentation, risk assessment and reporting execution
Familiarity with ESG standards, climate reporting frameworks or sustainability disclosure requirements, including CSRD/ESRS, ISSB, GHG Protocol, EU Taxonomy or California climate disclosures, is preferred
Ability to analyze regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements and translate them into clear execution steps, practical process implications and stakeholder-ready summaries
Ability to manage assigned workstreams, organize timelines, follow up with stakeholders and support execution of complex reporting projects in a matrixed environment
Sound judgment, high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive disclosures
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and risk-based approach to identifying issues, evaluating impacts and recommending next steps for review
Team-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships across geographies and functions and work effectively with senior stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and prepare concise summaries, status updates, documentation and recommendations
Proficiency with researching regulatory literature, accounting guidance, market trends and peer benchmarking analysis
Experience using Workiva or similar ESG reporting, disclosure management, workflow and data collection platforms to support metrics collection, documentation, review and reporting processesMastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $125,000 - $207,000 USDArlington, Virginia: $125,000 - $207,000 USD